War News Amid Secession Era Reports From Winchester
The article recounts Civil War era reactions to Sumter bombardment and secession news. It notes editorials on impending crisis from the Baltimore Sun and posts about troop movements near Washington. It includes election results from Frederick and Clarke counties favoring secession and mentions paper editions contrasting past and present Sun.
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The
Star
Nemo
McArtor
Stephens City
Baltimore Sun
Fort Sumter
Virginia
Ama
Methodist Conference
New York
the Sun
Col. Ellsworth
Marshall House
Jackson
Ellsworth
Washington
Davis
Frederick
Clarke Counties
Berryville
Frederick County
Ward
Kaufmah
House of Delegates
Sun
Walter wedding at market street home ends in Baltimore
Miss Nena Gold Walter and J Erle Carter wed at 4 pm in a ceremony led by Rev W D Smith at the Walters home 86 South Market Street. The bridal party included Edith Walter as maid of honor and Edwin Warfield as best man.out of town guests from Gerardstown Baltimore Woodstock and Berryville attended. The couple will honeymoon on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and reside in Baltimore with Carter employed by the Resinol Soap Company.
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Q. ‘Walter
South Market Street
Nena Gold Walter
J. Erle Carter
Baltimore
W. D. Smith
Cops Church
Edith Walter
Edwin K. Warfield
Winchester
Lohengrin
J.B. Carter
Gerardstown
W. Va
J. B.carter
Edwin Warfield
Nannie Carter
James West
M. H. Carter
Margaret Warfield
Allen Carter
Herbert Trotter
Woodstock, Va
Fred. Walter, Jr
Chicago
D. S. Griffith
Mary Louise Griffith
Thomas D. Gold
Mary and
Lucy Gold
Berryville, Vare
Judge Faulkner Sells 180 Acre Farm to Hill Crest Land Co
Judge E. Boyd Faulkner has sold 180 acres of the Boydville tract along the Winchester pike to Hill Crest Land Company for 166 dollars per acre. The buyers sold part to Standard Lime and Stone Company, with the remainder to be divided into town lots for building purposes.
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Martinaburg
Wrk
The
Standard Lime and Stone Company
Fuller Girls Entertain Guests at Washington Street Home
Misses Virginia and Douglas Fuller host visitors this evening at their parents home on North Washington Street. They honor guests Misses Ann and Ruth Martin of Roland Park Baltimore.
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Virginia
Douglas Fuller
H. D. Fuller
North Washington Street
Ann and
Ruth Martin
Roland Park
Baltimore
Shipment of Electric Fans Reaches City
Winchester and Washington City Railway Co. reports receipt of a shipment of electric fans advertised as the cheapest way to stay comfortable.
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Winchester and Washington City Railway Co
Fairfax Ave Pool Night Swim Ad
Water is fine at Fairfax Avenue Pool tonight. See On the Trail, Etec. for details and Empire page 6.
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Fairfax Ave
Etec
Empire
Experts opinions on fruit spray injury debate
The Star publishes letters from Prof. H W Fletcher and Dr M B Waite about lime-sulphur and arsenate of lead spray injuries observed on apples and pears. Waite explains agitation issues in the tank cause arsenic buildup, urging proper mixing and operation for effective treatment and reduced damage.
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Prof. Fletcher
Dr. Waite
STAR
W. Fletcher
Winchester
Washington
M. B. Waite
Grief and Trial End as Winchester Jury Deliberates
The trial for the death of a youth ended its long day with packed courts and a first time turnout of women in Winchester. Plentiful arguments were presented by plaintiff and defense attorneys stressing negligence versus contributory factors. The jury received the case after closing remarks by Richard Evelyn Byrd who urged the gravity of the life lost.
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Arene
Winchester
Herbert
Larrick
Berryville
R. Gray Williams
The
Power Company
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Counoe
Mrs Wilwig Undergoes Surgery At Winchester Memorial
Mrs. Edward J. Wilwig underwent a surgical operation this morning at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Dr. A. C. Swimsey led the procedure with assistance from Dr. B. C. Stuart and Dr. R. M. Glass. She was reported resting much easier this afternoon.
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Edward J. Wilwig
Winchester Memorial Hospital
A. C. Swimsey
B.C. Stuart
R. M. Glass
Wilwig
Overalls Fire Doused at Episcopal Institute Site
A fire last night damaged a pile of painters overalls at the old Episcopal Female Institute property, owned by A B Richards. An alarm was sent but the flames were put out before the fire apparatus needed.
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Episcopal Female Institute
A. B Richards
Berryville Show Grounds Dust Plan Lets Parade Run Smooth
Berryville horse show society officials oiled the pike between Berryville and the show grounds to prevent dust during the August event. The action aims to ease travel for visitors and participants throughout the festival period.
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Berryville
Cherries Fall Cause Injuries At North Main Home
The wife of Joseph Willis, a known local Black man employed by Solenberger & Company, broke three ribs after falling from a stone fence while cherry picking at her North Main Street home yesterday. Dr. A C Swinley attended the injured woman and reported her condition improved today.
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Joseph Willis
Solenberger & Company
North Main Street
A. Cc. Swimley
Apple Crop Outlook At Virginia Horticultural Meeting
Directors of the Virginia Horticultural Society met at the Augusta Hotel to plan the Harrisonburg annual meeting set for January 10 to 12. Reports estimate this year’s apple harvest at about 70 percent of last year, with nine hundred forty members recorded, and demonstrations planned for packers. Notables present included Dr S S Guerrant, S L Lupton, Stewart Bell, and others from Winchester Middlebrook Crozet Norfolk and Harrisonburg.
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Staunthe
The
Virginia Horticultural Society
Augneta
Harrisonburg
Packer
Whately
Society
Cloverdale
McCue
Walter Whately
Crozet
T. N. Thompson
W. 8. Hiett
Frederick County
Stewart Bell
Winchester
Man Paints In The Star Office
Elderly Baltimore repairer Mr. William A. Schultz collapsed in The Star Office around 7 am in Winchester. Observer Mr. Harry Markell assisted and Dr. Walter Cox gave restoratives before Schultz was moved to Mrs. Flora's boarding house. A recent rheumatic heart attack is blamed for his sudden fainting. he rested easier later in the day.
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William A. Schultz
Baltimore
Winchester
Star Office
Harry Markell
Mr. Schultz
Walter Cox
Flora
Cooler Weather Forecast for Virginia This Week
The Weather Bureau issued fall forecasts for Virginia with cooler temperatures tonight and Thursday. Central portions expect especially noticeable cooling as a system moves through the area.
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the Star
Washington
Virginia
Weather Bureau
Big Double Show at Auditorium Tonight
A six reel program at the Auditorium features a soldier picture a Vitagraph release Kalem titles and An Irish Honeymoon a bridal tour of the Emerald Isle plus Luisi tania entering New York Harbor. The length runs 790 feet.
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Emerald Isles
Land of the Shamrock
New York Harbor
Lost golf bracelet marked M D 8S
Lost Tuesday evening a golf bracelet marked M. D. 8S. Return to this office for a reward.
Charity Benefit Shines At Memorial Hospital Event
Mrs R D MacLean and Mr Mrs Charles B Hanford headlined a Shakespeare program at the Auditorium for Winchester Memorial Hospital. They presented scenes from Orhello Romeo and Juliet Taming of the Shrew and Julius Caesar with notable soloists and piano accompaniment by Mrs Peter Vredenburgh.
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R. D. MacLean
Charles B. Hanford
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Julius Caesar
MacLeans
Srawfords
Shakespeare
A. M. Baker
Willie McGuire
Virginia Fuller
Peter Vredenburgh
New York
George Mayhew Laid To Rest After Fatal Accident
Funeral services for George H. Mayhew, killed by an electrical shock in Hagerstown Maryland, were held at 26 o clock this morning at Christ Episcopal Church. The Rev. W D Smith read the church burial service as family and friends attended. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers from Winchester Aerie No 824 Fraternal Order of Eagles. Floral tributes poured in, including a large arrangement from the order.
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George H. Mayhew
Hagerstown
Star
Christ : Episcopal Church
W. D. Smith
Mount Hebron
Messrs
Joseph S. Patterson
J. William Mitler
Harry Parsons
Robert Clefenger
P. N. Bowers
Maynard McCauley
Winchester Aerie
Order of Eagles
Mayhew
Faere
Mrs. Susan Margaret Bice Funeral Held Today
The funeral of Mrs. Susan Margaret Bice wife of E R Bice of Wheeling West Virginia and daughter of the late David Barrett of Winchester was held at 3 PM from the Presbyterian Church. The pastor emeritus Rev Dr James R Graham assisted by Rev Dr J H Lacy conducted the services. Interment followed in the family plot pallbearers were George C Shepherd Fred Quantz Henry Moling W S White Stewart Bell and George W Kurta.
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Susan Margaret Bice
E. R. Bice
Wheeling
W. Va
David Barrett
Winchester
Presbyterian Church
James R. Graham
J. H. Lacy
Mount Hebron
George C. Shepherd
Fred. Quantz
Henry Moling
W. S. White
Stewart Bell
George W. Kurta
Revivalist visits Martinsburg on way home to Greenville
Rev. W. S. Brooke spent time in Martinsburg today with Rev. W. H. Carter while en route to his home in Greenville Virginia where he serves as pastor of the Baptist Church.
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W. S. Brooke
Martinsburg
W. H. Carter
Greenville
The
Baptist Church
Harvest Time in Frederick County Promises Bumper Crops
Farmers report corn late but with strong yield prospects and hay selling around 26 dollars per ton. Rain improved the crop outlook and fruit potential appears bright, though straw supply may be shorter. The county awaits the new harvest with cautious optimism after a season of good rains and growing conditions.
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Woil Sen
Ada Haines Granted Divorce and Custody in Circuit Court
A decree in Frederick County Circuit Court grants Mrs Ada Haines an absolute divorce from Alvin Henry Haines. The court also awards her custody of their son John Ruble Haines. Mrs Haines was represented by Ward and Larrick.
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Circuit Court of
Prederick c
Ada Maria
Alvin Henry Conce
Mr Krebs Regains Strength After Severe Illness
H Clay Krebs of Win was carried after a bout of anemia and feared lost, but he has recovered enough to sit on a porch at his North street home. Attendants marveled at his recuperative powers as he regained vitality following a exhausting experience.
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H. Clay
Krebs
Win
North
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Fort Collyer
Stine
Wiss Walters
Mr. Carter
Mr. and
Mrs. Frank
Foue
Marie Stromp
Man
George Mayhew
Mrs. Bice
Ada Haines
Mr. Krebs
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